ESSENTIALS OF PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL
HEALTH NURSING 7TH EDITION BY MARY
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ What event was 'Butterfly Abstract' created for? Answer: The 2020
annual Art of Recovery event in Akron, Ohio.
⩥ What does the abstract background with realistic butterflies in
'Butterfly Abstract' symbolize? Answer: The confusion that sometimes
overpowers our environment.
⩥ What has Bradley D. Rankin's recovery from mental illness allowed
him to achieve? Answer: A full-time job and the enjoyment of creating
art.
⩥ What role did Bradley's grandmother play in his artistic journey?
Answer: She is a retired professional artist and his teacher.
⩥ What message did Bradley D. Rankin convey to nursing students
regarding mental illness recovery? Answer: Mental illness recovery is
possible with help from family, friends, and professionals.
,⩥ Who is the editor of the 9th edition of 'Foundations of Psychiatric-
Mental Health Nursing'? Answer: Margaret (Peggy) Jordan Halter, PhD,
APRN.
⩥ What significant event in 2020 impacted the revision of the 9th
edition of the textbook? Answer: The global coronavirus pandemic and
the resulting shelter-in-place orders.
⩥ Who is Betsy Varcarolis and what is her significance in psychiatric
nursing? Answer: She developed and edited five editions of the textbook
and influenced generations of nurses.
⩥ What is the dedication of the 9th edition of the textbook? Answer: To
people treated for and recovering from mental illness and to future
nurses supporting their recovery.
⩥ What was the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare
providers, especially nurses? Answer: They risked their own well-being
to deliver urgently needed care.
⩥ What is the ISBN of the 9th edition of 'Foundations of Psychiatric-
Mental Health Nursing'? Answer: 978-0-323-69707-1.
,⩥ What was the primary focus of the acknowledgments section in the
9th edition? Answer: Expressing gratitude to contributors, reviewers,
and the Elsevier team for their support.
⩥ What does the acknowledgments section highlight about the writing
process for the 9th edition? Answer: It was written during a time of
solitude due to the pandemic, which aided in focus and development.
⩥ What is the significance of the year 2020 in the context of psychiatric
nursing history? Answer: It marked the passing of Elizabeth (Betsy)
Merrill Varcarolis, a key figure in psychiatric nursing education.
⩥ What was the role of the contributors in the 9th edition of the
textbook? Answer: They provided valuable insights and expertise to
enhance the content of the textbook.
⩥ What did Betsy Varcarolis's communication style contribute to her
textbooks? Answer: It allowed her to connect with nursing students
effectively, making her writing relatable.
⩥ Who is Kathleen Sekula? Answer: A PhD and PMHCNS-BC,
Professor at Duquesne University and former Professor of Nursing at
various institutions.
, ⩥ What role does Lois Angelo hold? Answer: Case Manager in the
Emergency Department at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.
⩥ What is Faye J. Grund's profession? Answer: Psychiatric Nurse
Practitioner and Adjunct Professor at Dwight Schar College of Nursing.
⩥ What significant role does Margaret Jordan Halter hold? Answer:
Emeritus Professor at the Faculty of Health, University of Technology,
Sydney.
⩥ What is the focus of the new edition of the psychiatric-mental health
nursing text? Answer: To reflect contemporary nursing practice and
psychiatric-mental healthcare trends.
⩥ What is the International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP)?
Answer: A nomenclature that promotes interprofessional collaboration
among healthcare professionals.
⩥ What major diagnostic criteria are included in the new edition?
Answer: Full DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for major disorders.
⩥ What emphasis is placed on genetic factors in the new edition?
Answer: Genetic underpinnings of psychiatric disorders and implications
for testing and treatment.
HEALTH NURSING 7TH EDITION BY MARY
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ What event was 'Butterfly Abstract' created for? Answer: The 2020
annual Art of Recovery event in Akron, Ohio.
⩥ What does the abstract background with realistic butterflies in
'Butterfly Abstract' symbolize? Answer: The confusion that sometimes
overpowers our environment.
⩥ What has Bradley D. Rankin's recovery from mental illness allowed
him to achieve? Answer: A full-time job and the enjoyment of creating
art.
⩥ What role did Bradley's grandmother play in his artistic journey?
Answer: She is a retired professional artist and his teacher.
⩥ What message did Bradley D. Rankin convey to nursing students
regarding mental illness recovery? Answer: Mental illness recovery is
possible with help from family, friends, and professionals.
,⩥ Who is the editor of the 9th edition of 'Foundations of Psychiatric-
Mental Health Nursing'? Answer: Margaret (Peggy) Jordan Halter, PhD,
APRN.
⩥ What significant event in 2020 impacted the revision of the 9th
edition of the textbook? Answer: The global coronavirus pandemic and
the resulting shelter-in-place orders.
⩥ Who is Betsy Varcarolis and what is her significance in psychiatric
nursing? Answer: She developed and edited five editions of the textbook
and influenced generations of nurses.
⩥ What is the dedication of the 9th edition of the textbook? Answer: To
people treated for and recovering from mental illness and to future
nurses supporting their recovery.
⩥ What was the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare
providers, especially nurses? Answer: They risked their own well-being
to deliver urgently needed care.
⩥ What is the ISBN of the 9th edition of 'Foundations of Psychiatric-
Mental Health Nursing'? Answer: 978-0-323-69707-1.
,⩥ What was the primary focus of the acknowledgments section in the
9th edition? Answer: Expressing gratitude to contributors, reviewers,
and the Elsevier team for their support.
⩥ What does the acknowledgments section highlight about the writing
process for the 9th edition? Answer: It was written during a time of
solitude due to the pandemic, which aided in focus and development.
⩥ What is the significance of the year 2020 in the context of psychiatric
nursing history? Answer: It marked the passing of Elizabeth (Betsy)
Merrill Varcarolis, a key figure in psychiatric nursing education.
⩥ What was the role of the contributors in the 9th edition of the
textbook? Answer: They provided valuable insights and expertise to
enhance the content of the textbook.
⩥ What did Betsy Varcarolis's communication style contribute to her
textbooks? Answer: It allowed her to connect with nursing students
effectively, making her writing relatable.
⩥ Who is Kathleen Sekula? Answer: A PhD and PMHCNS-BC,
Professor at Duquesne University and former Professor of Nursing at
various institutions.
, ⩥ What role does Lois Angelo hold? Answer: Case Manager in the
Emergency Department at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.
⩥ What is Faye J. Grund's profession? Answer: Psychiatric Nurse
Practitioner and Adjunct Professor at Dwight Schar College of Nursing.
⩥ What significant role does Margaret Jordan Halter hold? Answer:
Emeritus Professor at the Faculty of Health, University of Technology,
Sydney.
⩥ What is the focus of the new edition of the psychiatric-mental health
nursing text? Answer: To reflect contemporary nursing practice and
psychiatric-mental healthcare trends.
⩥ What is the International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP)?
Answer: A nomenclature that promotes interprofessional collaboration
among healthcare professionals.
⩥ What major diagnostic criteria are included in the new edition?
Answer: Full DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for major disorders.
⩥ What emphasis is placed on genetic factors in the new edition?
Answer: Genetic underpinnings of psychiatric disorders and implications
for testing and treatment.
